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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1897
Page
4
The editor bids farewell to The Gazette and I after nine years of joint effort. He reflects on hardship and faith, vows continued service to Barnesville, its institutions, and the community, and hopeful resolve for the future despite weariness.
The writer extends a universal Christmas wish to all mankind and all creatures, expressing hope for peace and mercy. They envision a future beyond the Old World into the New, where every soul shares eternal joys with the Heavenly Father, Elder Brother, and Comforter.
A $2.00 reward promises three boxes worth $2.50 to anyone who used the tablets without benefit. The ad claims the tablets cure kidney and bladder troubles, improve appetite and digestion, and restore vitality. Sold by J. H. Blackburn in Barnesville, Ga or by mail from Haggard Specific Co. of Atlanta, Ga.
Frank J. Cheney of Toledo swears his firm will pay one hundred dollars for every catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The affidavit, dated December 6, 1886, is before Notary A. W. Gleason. The remedy is said to act on the blood and mucous surfaces and is sold by druggists for 75 cents.
A football game on Saturday between Gordon Institute and Gresham High of Macon ended in a heavy defeat for Gordon Institute. A large Barnesville crowd attended and two home players, T. J. Simmons and J. A. Morris, suffered injuries but are expected to recover in a few days.
Letters from Barnesville and Thomaston praise Edward Elder insurance service in settling fire damage claims quickly. One note mentions a August 18 fire with payment issued August 22 for tenant house damage. Another letter confirms a $500 barn fire claim settled within ten days, commending reliability and urging others to use the agency.
A brief advertisement notes Dr Miles Nerve Plasters priced at 2 cents and available at all druggists.
A notice states a prior bill of 39 dollars was a misprint and should read 29 dollars. The error involved Henry Hill and Mr. A L Mills, and the correction clarifies the correct amount.
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